1967 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 FHC

1967 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 FHC

Opalescent Silver Blue / Blue

Great example of the first series E-type FHC in Opalescent Silver Blue with dark Blue interior trim.

SOLD in Holland

Great example of the first series 4.2 E-type FHC in Silver Blue with dark Blue interior trim. Excellent paint, excellent chrome, perfect mechanics and a great dark blue interior trim.

This E-type was built on the 9th of November 1967 and dispatched on the 22th of November 1967 through Jaguar Cars, New York, USA to Leslie Finance & Leasing in California, USA in its original color combination of Opalescent Silver Blue with dark Blue interior trim.

In the eighties owned by a gentleman in Spokane, Washington, it was sold to Jacob W Bigham from Portland in 1989 who registered the car with registration number QMW 149 on the 1st of November 1989. A full restoration to concours standard was performed and finished a year later. Several 1st and 2nd prices were won at different shows. In 1991 the car was inherited by the owners son, Scott M Bigham who registered the car with registration number 626 DSV in Bellevue, Washington.

Sold through Park Place Ltd, Special Interest Automobiles in Washington on the 3rd of May 1996 to its previous long term owner in The Netherlands.

The car was given a full professional Waxoyl anti-rust treatment and over the years received full mechanical overhaul, was fitted with a 3.07 differential and has the 3 SU carburettor setup.

On 1968 Dutch EU registration, matching numbers and comes with a Heritage Certificate.

 

Jaguar E-type 4.2 series 1 FHC original specifications

Engine: 6 Cylinder DOHC Aluminium head, twin cam
Capacity: 4235 cc
Power: 265 bhp (198 KW) @5500 rpm
Top speed: 150 mph (240 km/h)
Fuel: Triple 2″ HD8 SU carburettors
Suspension: All round independent
Brakes: All round Servo assisted disc brakes
Length: 4.45m (14’7″)
Width: 1.66m (5’6″)
Weight (dry): 1123 kg
Years built: 1964-1967
Number built: 1957 rhd, 5813 lhd